Commitment to Internet Safety

Over 40% UK teenagers admit to having hacked before

Based on a research study commissioned by Trend Micro, CNBC ran a programme identifying online crime in connection with teenagers/kids.
It featured

• A spokesperson from Childnet talking about the rise in cybercrime targeted at the younger generation


• Rik Ferguson from Trend Micro talking about the different online threats such as social networking


• A father who is concerned about how his kids use the internet


• A teenager talking candidly about being tempted to hack/spy as an easy way to make money


The result was a well-rounded piece, highlighting a topical issue from the perspective of multiple parties.

 

Internet Safety for Kids & Families

To support our vision of making the world safe for exchanging digital information, we aspire to make a difference by using our expertise to make the world at large a better place. One of the ways we do this is through a commitment to make the Internet a safer place for young people around the world. Trend Micro’s Internet Safety for Kids and Families initiative is designed to:


• Raise awareness among parents, youth, educators, and caregivers about the Internet safety and security issues facing young people today
• Provide useful advice, information, and tools to help them manage these issues
• Support 3rd party organizations who have the same goals
• Enable our own employees to be part of driving awareness and education in their local communities worldwide
 

Trend Micro encourages employee volunteerism, offers grants and donations to eligible organizations and initiatives worldwide, and forms partnerships with organizations who share its vision and mission.



Our Partners

Trend Micro’s Internet Safety for Kids and Families program covers a wide-range of issues, such as cyberbullying, risky social networking, age-inappropriate content, and identity theft. Trend Micro collaborates with expert partners around the world to provide the best advice, information, and tools to parents, teachers, and kids. We are proud to be working with the following organizations:






Childnet International is a UK-based charity that protects children worldwide by raising awareness of Internet safety issues and helping to develop new protective technologies.





ConnectSafely is a forum and information source that facilitates discussion and educates parents and teachers about Web- and phone-based socializing and media-sharing.





Common Sense Media is a leading provider of nonpartisan ratings and reviews of media and entertainment based on criteria established by child development experts.